POST: Group Leader (Captain)

LOCATION: Human Resource Development, SAPS Band, Middelburg, Mpumalanga

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band C, R 417 963 per annum
REFERENCES: 15/MPU Band (1 post)

Additional Post Requirements:

 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post.
 Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (grade 12)/ National Certificate (Vocational)
recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on NQF level 4.
 Be a South African Citizen.
 Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English.
 Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license (South African Police
Act posts).
 Must have no previous criminal/ departmental convictions or criminal/ departmental cases
pending.
 Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing summer uniform (South
African Police Act posts).
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification.
 Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.

Additional Requirements:
 Applicants must be in possession of an applicable qualification (SAQA accredited - NQF
Level 5 or higher) in Music.
 Or be in possession of a Licentiate (Performers or Teachers) from an accredited institution.
 Or IDMAC/ ISMF Group Leader or higher qualification.
 Have at least two (2) years’ experience in the field of the post, of which one (1) year should
be on supervisory level.
 Be willing to undergo a practical evaluation prior to appointment.

Core Functions:
 Play a primary and / or secondary instrument as circumstances dictate in line with the SAPS
mission.
 Conduct, rehearse and prepare the band or group for performances.
 Perform with the band or any group within the band.
 Initiate and participate in projects to promote a positive relationship between the SAPS and
Community.
 Maintain and enhance relations between the SAPS and other Government Departments at
all levels, both nationally and internationally, as well as the private sector.
 Market the image of SAPS internally and externally through the medium of music.
 Effective and efficient management of all resources in accordance with directives and
legislation.

General:
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The closing date for applications is 2023-06-19.
 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at
SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application
form must be adhere to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The
Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.

 Applications must be e-mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or

considered.

 The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on
the application form.

 A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.

 Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (where

required), and all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof
and service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must also be
submitted and attached to every application. Original documentations of short listed
candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested.

 Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with
the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address
of applicants and conduct reference checks.

 All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.

 Persons with previous convictions are excluded.

 Applicants appointed in terms of the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical
assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.

 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to undergo a lateral
entry programme at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre and will be expected to qualify as
competent and to maintain such competency throughout his or her service, by the employee
to possess and use of a firearm(s) as required by the SAPS.

 If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview

and subjected to security clearance.

 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been
contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept
that your application was unsuccessful.

 Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed candidates. Short-listed candidates
for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual
Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s
Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National
Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified
from appointment to that post.

 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement
thereof.

 The SAPS application form can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the
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 Applications must be delivered timeously. No e-mails will be accepted. Late applications will
not be accepted or considered.

 Application forms must be hand delivered and enquiries directed as per post number
to the following addresses:

PROVINCE AND CONTACT

TEL NR PHYSICAL ADDRESS
POST NUMBER PERSON

Mpumalanga Lt Col. Todani (013) 762 4808/ 4809/ The SAPS Provincial Office,
14/MPU Band to Capt NA Nkosi 4810/ 4811/ 4318/ 4898 Recruitment and Staffing
16/MPU Band NELSPRUIT
(next to Mlondolozi House)

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